V.ships takes over Bibby Ship Management

V.Group acquisition of Bibby Ship Management extends their market leading position to the offshore sector

V.Ships announced the acquisition of Bibby Ship Management, part of the Bibby Line Group. With an established track record Bibby Ship Management has a particular strength in the management of offshore vessels with blue-chip clients. The development points to further consolidation within the shipmanagement sector, driven by a desire to grab market share.

This is a significant step forward for V.Ships’ business – combining expertise and excellence from both businesses to strengthen the outsourcing proposition for our offshore and marine clients. The acquisition will see V.Ships welcome 332 employees from locations across the UK, Isle of Man, Sweden, Ukraine, India, Philippines and Singapore.